Making Moves Dance Festival Open Call

Company:
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning
Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) is pleased to open its application portal for the 17th Annual Making Moves Dance Festival (MMDF2026).
MMDF2026 will present commissions by and performances from up to nine choreographers. MMDF2026 runs at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center (153-10 Jamaica Avenue) from Friday to Sunday, September 18 to 20, 2026. All choreographers, dance artists, and companies working in any genre—including, but not limited to, modern, contemporary, African, ballet, ballroom, folk, hip hop, jazz, and social-dance influence (e.g., vogue, house, and waacking)—are encouraged to apply; bold ideas are especially welcome. Early submission is encouraged; the submission deadline is Friday, May 15, 2026, at 6 pm.


